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Aluminum is better for 4-strokes. It can handle the torque and weight better.
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I've cracked an aluminum Honda frame and a Suzuki. The suzuki was a GSXR though and if the frame didn't crack the way I wadded it up I would have been surprised. Everything was totalled except the engine.
Pit Row
MX has unique demands, as does MotoGP. The wheels alone are a huge clue there. Imagine using spoked wheels in a modern road race event, the flex would be horrible. Using cast wheels from a road race type machine would result in a big DNF from being shattered and the flat tires on a MX course.
Podcast
No surprise the bmx guys have this one dialed in as well. Beat me to the punch.
aluminum race bikes vs 4130 trail bikes is crazy.
Aluminum feels rigid while chromoly feels mushy to me.
Although 4 stroke aluminum frames feel less rigid than 2 stroke aluminum frames to me.
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